Reviews by Bruce W

ACE Solar, LLC

While there are a number of solar installers who can install rooftop panels and an inverter, ACE Solar provided a design and installation that included a number of additional features and the result was a true state of the art installation. Here are some highlights:

1) The installation included the aesthetics of IST SunTegra integrated panels that are installed “flush” on the rooftop and appear more like a sky light than traditional stand off mounted solar panels. This drew praise from the neighbors.

2) While the aesthetics of the IST SunTegra panels was important to us, it required that their installation be carefully coordinated with the work of our general roofing contractor who was replacing the shingles on the rest of our roof, and around the perimeter of the IST SunTegra panels. ACE Solar worked well with our general roofing contractor and ensured that we had no exposed roof conditions.

3) While some installations are significantly compromised by partial array shading, this installation included Solar Edge “optimizers” that ensure maximum power output from virtually every solar panel in the array.

4) A 10 kwhr LG Chem battery was combined with a Solar Edge “Store Edge” Inverter to automatically power selected backed up circuits (freezer, refrigerator, oil burner, etc.) during power outages, as well as to support time of day metering when needed at a later date. Most solar installations do not work when the grid power is lost, but our installation does, and it also includes the provision for adding a second battery (for a total capacity of 20 kwhr) at a later date. While time of day metering is not currently utilized in our area, we believe that it is likely to be coming in the not too distant future, and the on site battery capability will allow us to buy and sell electrical power at the optimum time of day.

5) We knew that this installation was pushing the envelope of the battery technology that was out there. While there were some availability issues with LG Chem batteries, and while there were some gaps in manufacturers information on battery integration, ACE Solar worked well with suppliers and me to quickly and professionally resolve all issues.... read more

Type: Residential Electric

Reviewed: 03/07/2018